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SRH - Meadowbrook Unit - Chaucer Ward

Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HG

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Getting Here (Salford Royal Hospital - Meadowbrook Unit)

  • By Road View
    • Take the M60 to junction 9 At junction 9, take the A5081 exit to Urmston/Trafford Park. At Lostock Circle take the Park Way/A5081. Use the right 2 lanes to stay on Park Way/A5081. Keep right to stay on Park Way/A5081. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tenax Road/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Centenary Way/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Centenary Way/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Centenary Way/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Gilda Brook Road/A576. Use the middle lane to bear right to stay on Gilda Brook Road/A576. Turn left onto Ladywell Roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Ladywell Roundabout. Use the left lane to turn slightly right to stay on Ladywell Roundabout. Keep left to continue on Eccles New Road/A57. Turn left onto Stott Lane/A5185. The destination is on the left.
    • Paid blue badge parking is available in bays directly opposite the Meadowbrook Unit. Further paid blue badge and standard parking is available in the East Car Park on Stott Lane by the east access road. There are other car parks located around the hospital.
  • By Bus View
    • Stop G is located on Stott Lane, on the same side of the road as the Hospital. Buses that stop here include the 29, 65, 68 and 484. Stop H is located on the opposite side of the Road Stott Lane. Busses that stop here include the 27, 29, 65 and 68.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest railway station is Eccles Station. It is located approximately 700m from the Unit. The station is not step free.
  • By Tram View
    • The nearest Metrolink Station to the Unit is Ladywell Metrolink Station. It is on the Ashton-Under-Lyne to Eccles Line. The station is located approximately 450m from the unit.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and different languages on request.
  • There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • Home visits services are not available.

Parking (Meadowbrook Unit)

  • Public Car Parks View
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located on the access road, opposite the unit.
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There are 11 Blue Badge bays on the access road directly opposite the unit between 15m and 25m from the Meadowbrook Main Entrance (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
    • The east car park is shown in photographs 3 to 7.
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Getting To (Chaucer Ward)

  • The Chaucer Ward is/are located on the ground floor of Meadowbrook Unit.
  • Access to the Chaucer Ward is via the main entrance.
  • Enter via the main entrance and turn left. Go through the door and turn right. Follow the corridor to the end and turn left. Continue down the corridor to the end and Chaucer Ward is located ahead.
  • There is step free access to the Chaucer Ward.
  • The Chaucer Ward is approximately 35m from the main entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, heavy, single door(s) between the main entrance and the department/service.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Outside Access (Meadowbrook Unit)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the unit.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 141cm (4ft 8in).
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

Reception (Meadowbrook Main Reception)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located to the left on entering the unit.
    • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is a hearing assistance system.
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 13/08/2019.
    • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • Some tables are permanently fixed.
    • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
    • There is not a television.
    • Vending machines are available.
    • A water dispenser is available.
    • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
    • Lighting levels are medium.

Ward (Chaucer Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a/an Psychiatric Intensive Care ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There is/are 8 side room(s) available.
    • There is/are 8 bed(s) on this ward in total.
  • Ward Access View
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the ward.
    • There is clear signage on the ward.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Relatives' Room View
    • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
    • There is a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
    • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
  • Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
    • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
    • The ward does not play background music.
    • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
    • There are not accessible washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
  • Visitor Facilities View
    • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
    • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
    • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located in the main corridor of the Meadowbrook Unit.
  • Visiting Times View
    • There are set visiting times for the ward.
    • Visiting times are 10.00 to 20.00.
    • The visiting times are the same for each day.
    • Protected meal times are between 16.30 to 17.30.
  • Comments View
    • There is a second entrance door with similar details as the first door.
    • The standard toilets on this guide are not on the ward, they are located near the Meadowbrook Main Entrance.

Family Room (Meadowbrook Unit)

  • The family room is located ahead and to the right on entering Meadowbrook Unit main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the family room.
  • The family room is not clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
  • There are armchairs and sofas in the family room.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a refreshment counter.
  • There is not a sink.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Visitors Toilet)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located to the right on entering the Meadowbrook Unit main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Meadowbrook Unit main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 72cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are good.

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